Sterling 950 Stairlift
The Sterling 950 Stair Lift is a more basic model lift that comes standard with just enough features to make it a highly functional part of your home without inflating the cost. It is one of the more economical models on the market right now, but is still backed by a 5 year warranty on the motor and gearbox.
The Sterling 950 straight stairlift is a more compact design than some others you will find today. When completely folded up it stands just 11 inches from the wall and the track is compact and hugs the wall to allow room for others to pass by without tripping. It is suitable for some more narrow staircases that may not fit well with larger sized systems.
The Sterling 950 stair chair is designed to swivel away from the stairs when it reaches the end of its track, ensuring you get a stable footing on the ground before standing or sitting down into the chair. It comes with two remote controls and can be operated even when no one is sitting in the seat. This allows you to pass items like laundry baskets up and down or to send it for someone else who needs to use it.
Sterling 950 stairlifts work off of rechargeable batteries which are constantly charging whether the chair is parked at the bottom or top of the staircase. In the case of a power outage you can expect it to deliver up to 10 two way rides before the battery needs to be recharged. That should be ample amount of time to ensure you and anyone else in the home is able to get where they need to go in the case of an emergency.
One common problem with stair lifts in general is that the track extends out in front of doorways or hallways at the foot of the stairs. This is hard to prevent considering the chair must extend out that far to deliver you safely to the bottom ground, but it is also a huge danger to anyone walking by that common area. To solve that problem, this lift has folding ends which will tuck neatly up onto the lower steps on top of the main track section.
The Sterling 950 Stair Lift is an affordable option for anyone who wants to keep full access of their home but doesn’t necessarily have a lot of money to spend on a system. It is also a good fit for homes that have more narrow staircases.